Valtellina Superiore Sassella
- Red
- Nebbiolo
Winemaking Information
Grapes are fermented and macerated together in tanks for 15-30+ days. Aged for ~18 months in a mix of old barrels - mostly 500l & 600l. Only minimal amounts of SO2 are added.
Vineyard Information
100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) from 1.0ha in Sassella, with vines averaging over 80 years old. Whole bunches may be used when stems are ripe, with whole clusters crushed by foot-treading.